Verbs

Question 1

Definition

Answer 1

To describe a noun or the subject (person or thing performing action) of the sentence

Question 2

Dynamic verb

Answer 2

A verb which describes an action or process done by a noun or subject

Question 3

Stative verb

Answer 3

Describes the state of being

Question 4

Transitive verb

Answer 4

Verbs which only work when placed alongside an object, Please close the door.’

Question 5

Intransitive verb

Answer 5

Verbs which don’t need to be placed alongside an object to make sense

Question 6

Primary auxiliaries

Answer 6

Verbs which help to ‘show’ a verbs’ tense, voice or mood. Composes of various forms of ‘to be’, ‘to have’ and ‘to do’

Question 7

Modal auxiliaries

Answer 7

Verbs which show modality: possibility, ability, permission or obligation

Question 8

Linking (copula) verbs

Answer 8

Verbs which connect a subject to a noun or adjective

Question 9

Imperative verbs

Answer 9

Verbs which are used to give orders/instructions, request or give warning